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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 169.22 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 169.22 and 96.56 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 169.22 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/169.22 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 169.22 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 16,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339.88/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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